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Singing.
Speed Brinkman, in uniform, without insignia, may have been some vaudevillian's discovery at a camp, where this boy must have been a most agreeable entertainer. He has a pleasing tenor, looks well enough; but it is asking too much of him to make vaudeville as a single turn with straight songs, even in his uniform. Three ballads in a row was another task for any one to undertake in these days of fast song numbers from "singles." Mr. Brinkman may gain some needed experience in a trio or quartet. Perhaps he could frame up with a two-act. He's not there as a single, nor should that be expected of him.
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Variety, 53:13 (02/21/1919)